James Cannon • Future Primitive NZ
My name is James Cannon, an award-winning New Zealand artist and sculptor based in Taumarunui. My journey began through Te Toi Whakairo, where I was traditionally trained by Kaiako Kenny Jones, before continuing my studies under Master Carvers Te Kuiti Stewart and Hohepa Peni at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, graduating with excellence in 2013. After years immersed in whakairo and creating public artworks, my artistic journey evolved into large-scale recycled metal sculpture and imaginative contemporary creations. Combining craftsmanship, storytelling, and imagination, I transform forgotten materials into unique artworks that celebrate creativity, connection, and transformation — continuing an evolving artistic legacy.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Interlocking Tetrahedrons Experiment

A large, intricate geometric sculpture framework made of wooden dowels forming a stellated octahedron (eight-pointed star) resting outdoors on a patio with blue posts and outdoor furniture in the background.

I just created this experimental geometric sculpture based on a stellated octahedron—a shape formed by intersecting two inverted three-sided pyramids (tetrahedrons) sharing the exact same center.

It was a really fun project to build, though it definitely had a bit of a trick to it! Next up, I'll paint it and hang it with a stainless steel fishing swivel so it can freely spin. The photo only captures one angle, but it's fascinating to watch how the composition and perspective shift entirely from different views.

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